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2008 Distinguished Graduate Awards: Introduction Hosts George Watt and Chris Murch open the show with a discussion on the significance of the Distinguished Graduate Awards, as well as a look back over the last three years of Go Navy! Radio. The Selection Committee Lieutenant General Jack Klimp ’68, USMC (Ret.) joins the show to discuss his role and responsibilities as a member of the 2007, 2008 and 2009 Distinguished Graduate Award Selection Committee.

2008 Distinguished Graduate Awards: Mr. James W. Kinnear III ’50 Mr. James Kinnear, a 2008 Distinguished Graduate, joins the show to share his perspective on receiving this honor. Admiral Frank B. Kelso ’56, USN (Ret.) Admiral Frank Kelso ’56, USN (Ret.) shares the significance of being a 2008 Distinguished Graduate Award recipient

Rear Admiral Benjamin F. Montoya ’58, USN (Ret.) Rear Admiral Benjamin Montoya shares his thoughts and experience as a 2008 Distinguished Graduate. Admiral Henry G. Chiles ’60, USN (Ret.) Admiral Henry Chiles joins the show to share his thoughts and feelings on receiving a 2008 Distinguished Graduate Award.

Lieutenant General William M. Keys ’60, USMC (Ret.) Lieutenant General William Keys shares his perspective as a Marine. Looking Ahead Hosts George Watt and Chris Murch wrap up the show with a look ahead to the upcoming 2008 Graduation and Commissioning events.

Host George Watt is joined by special co-host Dr. William C. Miller ’62, academic dean and provost of the Naval Academy, to discuss the well-rounded academic experience provided by the Naval Academy.

Host George Watt is joined by special co-host Admiral Robert J. Natter ’67, chairman of the USNA DGA selection committee, to discuss with Admiral Leighton W. Smith Jr. ’62 his experience as a 2007 DGA recipient.

George Watt and Admiral Natter discuss the history of the DGA, the role of the selection committee, and the process behind selecting each of the DGA recipients each year.

George Watt and Admiral Natter interview another 2007 DGA, Admiral Thomas B. Hayward ’48. George also recognizes Mr. Ralph Hooper ’51, who received a 2007 DGA but was unable to participate on the show.

Rear Admiral Maurice H. Rindskopf ’38 joins the show to relate his experience as another 2007 DGA recipient.

All about the United States Naval Academy Distinguished Graduate Awards and how Captain Thomas J. Hudner, Jr. ’47, USN (Ret.) earned The Congressional Medal of Honor

Admiral Kinnaird R. McKee ’51

General Robert T. Herres ’54, USAF (Ret.)

Admiral Charles R. Larson ’58, USN

Host Chris Murch and George Watt discuss last month's Distinguished Graduate Awards and the importance of athletics at the Naval Academy

Hosts Chris Murch and George Watt

Admiral Ronald J. Hays '50

H. Ross Perot '53